Most cyclists in my are just fine, but a small number are capable of extraordinary arrogance and inconsideration.
Having a second ‘alive day’ 6 June 2012 from an evil automobile that ran me over.(Wearing bright orange spandex and a helmet)
Twenty days hospital... more repair work... months of therapy and still worse my just built from the frame up bike did not survive!
I may be overly sensitive about this issue?
Congratulations on your recovery! What you described is devastating, life changing even. Good traffic requires both sides to remain observant and considerate.
Too many drivers on their phones.
It takes a lot of work to recover physically, as you know far more deeply than I do. You are FULLY entitled to your opinion on this. I suppose you had to find some way to deal with the anger at that careless driver. Everyone has their own way to live with it. God’s Blessings to you, and good luck.
I have just returned from NYC and reading this article brightened my day. Cyclist in NYC are of a different breed. No rules apply to them. They think they own the streets, cars and pedestrians have to keep an eye out for them.
Bikers, I respect.
Cyclists are useless pieces of protoplasm (in NY).
Having said that. If I saw you on the road wearing an orange suit, I would have given you some respect because you made sure that you were visible to a driver. The suit shows that you care about your safety and others.
Wishing you peaceful recovery and healing, both physical and mental.